Single Leaf Pinyon
Single Leaf Pinyon
Pinus monophylla
Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
4900
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
Cold stratification for 28-90 days. Does not establish well in open sites. Higher survival associated with nurse plants/existing shrubs.
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:
Zouhar 2001, Anderson 2001, USDA 2025.